YOUR PRIVACY

This privacy policy applies between you, the user, and Searle Management Consulting Ltd provider of www.ProfitableContractor.co.uk, www.pvatracker.co.uk and www.ba4cs.co.uk. All contents on this site belong to Searle Management Consulting Ltd, who is dedicated to keeping your information safe and takes the privacy of your information very seriously. We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998.

In this privacy policy, the definitions we and us refer to Searle Management Consulting Ltd:

Scope of this privacy policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Searle Management Consulting Ltd and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

Data that is given to us by you

Searle Management Consulting Ltd will collect your data in a number of ways, for example: when you contact us through the website, by e-mail or through any other means; when you register to receive our services; when you make payments to us; when you elect to receive marketing communications from us or when you use our services; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically

To the extent that you access the website, we will collect your data automatically, for example: we automatically collect some information about your visit to this Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".

Our use of Data

All data we hold or use is done so in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

For the delivery of direct marketing to you via email, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in: soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you request a copy of our method as detailed within our site). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out. For other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.

When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.

Who we share data with

We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons: our employees, agents and/or professional advisors - for standard business operations; relevant authorities - to facilitate in the detection and/or prevention of crime or the collection of taxes and duties; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping data secure

Technical and organisational are used to secure your data. These measures include how we deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting Searle Management Consulting Ltd.

For more information on how to protect your data, visit www.getsafeonline.org.

Data retention

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.

Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights in relation to your Data: Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems. Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above in accordance with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), contact peter.searle@ba4cs.co.uk

Searle Management Consulting Ltd uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. Searle Management Consulting Ltd has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

Before the website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Searle Management Consulting Ltd to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

This Website may place the following Cookies: Type of Cookie Purpose Strictly necessary cookies These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.

Analytical/performance cookies

They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us to improve the functionality of the website.

You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.

You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, seek the help menu in your internet browser.

You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently, such as your personalisation settings.

It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org.

If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.

This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you, to port it to a new service, and to ask that your Personal Information be corrected, updated, or erased. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at peter.searle@ba4cs.co.uk

Changes to this privacy policy

Searle Management Consulting Ltd reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

Should you have any questions please contact us using the contact page on the site, by email at peter.searle@ba4cs.co.uk

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